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February 2011
Featured Articles:
Two Ports Employees Participate in
Leadership Carteret 2011
CEO Presents to World Trade
Association
Help Fly our Heroes to Washington,
DC
Date Set for Memorial Wreath
Laying Ceremony
QVC Expands Distribution Center in Rocky Mount
By Susan N. Pridgen, Communications Department
A state grant will assist QVC, Inc., a major multimedia retailer, through its subsidiary
QVC Rocky Mount, Inc., to expand its import distribution facility in Edgecombe
County.
“QVC plans to increase the size of its existing distribution center by approximately one
million square feet, to a total of 3.5 million square feet when completed. QVC’s
decision further verifies the Port of Wilmington’s role as a preferred and critical link to
serving the global supply-chains for North Carolina’s global businesses and industries,”
said Director of Community Economic Development Jimmy Yokeley.
“It is a winning situation for all parties such as the State, Ports Authority, Commerce,
The Gateway Partnership and QVC, with 200 new jobs and more import container
volumes of retail merchandise. QVC has been shipping through the Port of Wilmington
for nearly six years and we could not be happier with this announcement. With the
distribution center being approximately 160 miles northwest of the Port of Wilmington,
truckers can make several round trips a day to Rocky Mount as we offer the fastest
service, lower logistics cost and quick turnaround times among East Coast ports.” In
addition, the Port of Wilmington is also the primary gateway port to QVC’s 1.5 million
square foot import DC in Florence, SC.
QVC is one of the largest multimedia retailers in the world and broadcasts live in the
United States 24 hours a day, 364 days a year from its studio and headquarters in
West Chester, Pennsylvania. The company’s programming reaches more than 98
million U.S. households and approximately 195 million cable and satellite homes
worldwide.
Ports Advisory Council Holds Winter Meeting
By Frank Sheffield, Ports Advisory Council Chairman
The North Carolina Ports Advisory Council ("PAC") held its Winter meeting on February
7, 2011, at the offices of the North Carolina Railroad Company in Raleigh.
The PAC heard presentations from Ports Authority CEO Tom Eagar, Community
Economic Development Director Jimmy Yokeley, Communications Director Shannon
Moody, and Government Relations Director Laura Blair. Presenters provided
information on capital improvements projects at the ports, current business conditions,
prospects for attracting additional customers, and growth in at-port distribution center
development activity. The Ports’ new advertising plan also was unveiled, which is
intended to inform the business community of the value of healthy ports.
The meeting was well-attended by PAC members and included several guests,
including NC State Ports Authority Board Vice Chair Alex MacFadyen.
PAC chairman Frank Sheffield emphasized the supportive role of the PAC and said,
"PAC members stand ready to assist the Authority in telling the story of North
Carolina's Ports." Plans are underway for the PAC's Annual Meeting in June in
Wrightsville Beach, NC.
The NC Ports Advisory Council, organized in 1989, is dedicated to the success of North
Carolina’s ports system: the two deepwater ports in Wilmington and Morehead City
and the inland terminals in Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad at Greensboro. The
Council offers support and assistance to the North Carolina State Ports Authority in
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the areas of business planning, finance, government relations, marketing and
operations.
Two Ports Employees Participate in Leadership
Carteret 2011
By Susan N. Pridgen, Communications Department
A tour of the Morehead City Port was given to the members of the Carteret
Leadership Class of 2011. Photo by Kevin Gaskill
For the sixth year in a row, the Port of Morehead City is represented in the Leadership
Carteret program.
Cargo Coordinator Greg Rice (back row-far right) and Facilities Maintenance
Supervisor Tim Wilson (back row-fifth from left) are among nearly 40 class members
that are participating in the program this year. This is the 23rd year the program has
been running.
The program is sponsored by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and runs for
ten weeks. It is a professional development program designed to give current and up-and-
coming community leaders in Carteret County the edge for success. The
Leadership Carteret program is organized by a steering committee, which is made up
of past graduates of the program that focuses on the businesses and people that help
mold the community.
On Wednesday, February 16, the class made a visit to the Port of Morehead City. The
group received a two-part tour. The first part of the tour was with Cargo Handling
Supervisor Charles Thomas. Thomas talked about other commodities that are handled
at the Port including rubber, general merchandise, metal products, military and more.
The second part of the tour was with Bulk Handling Supervisor Paul Rickman.
Rickman talked about the various types of bulk products handled at the Port. He
focused on the leading export, phosphate, which represents approximately 96% of the
export business.
Class members represent banks, real estate, legal, military, education, tourism &
recreational attractions, and various retail professions across the entire county.
Other MHC employees that have graduated from the class over the years are Debra
Winfrey, Amanda Bryant, Charles Thomas, Richard Davis, and Perri Tosto.
"There was a lot of interest and questions regarding the bulk handling and port
operations," Thomas concluded.
CEO Presents to World Trade Association
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CEO Tom Eagar (far right) explains to group how the Ports is the gateway to
world markets and how our Ports enhances the economy statewide. Photo by
Lance Kenworthy
Ports CEO Tom Eagar presented his annual, “State of Our Ports” presentation at the
invitation of the Cape Fear World Trade Association on Tuesday, February 15.
His presentation centered around the 2010 accomplishments of the NC State Ports
Authority including Ports safety statistics, container volumes, update on environmental
initiative Project Energy, and the Journal of Commerce naming the Port of
Wilmington “perhaps the biggest success story” on its list of Top 25 Ports. Glenn
Carlson, NCSPA CCO, presented to the group new business opportunities, and NCSPA
Communications Director, Shannon Moody, discussed the Ports new advertising
campaign. The event closed with a question and answer period with the group of
industry members.
“Mr. Eagar’s presentation is always one of the highlights of the Association’s schedule
each year. It is extremely important for this group of professionals active in exporting,
importing, and supporting global trade activities to understand the many successes
and challenges with our ports,” said Tom Guthrie, NCSPA Account Executive, and
Board Member of the Association.
Many thanks to the Cape Fear World Trade Association for the annual invitation.
Rolled Wire Rod Discharged at Port of Morehead City
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The CEC Mirage docked at the Port of Morehead on Monday, February 21 to
discharge hot rolled wire rod. The shipment came from Piobino, Italy and will
be delivered to Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company. There were 2,133
pieces offloaded from the vessel which equates to 4,133.576 short
tons. Morehead City Shipping Company was the agent and SSA Cooper was the
stevedore for the shipment. Photo by Greg Rice
Port participates in RILA conference
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Here is a screenshot depicting new ad campaign.
Sharing the Ports Authority booth is (left to right) Billy King, Director of Business
Development at Wilmington Industrial Development, Jimmy Yokeley, Ports Director
of Community Economic Development, Jim Bradshaw, Executive Director,
Brunswick County Economic Development Commission and Steve Yost, Director,
North Carolina Southeast Regional Partnership
Jimmy Yokeley, Director of Community Economic Development, lead an economic
development team from southeast North Carolina to the annual Retail Industry
Leadership Association’s Logistics Conference (RILA), held in Orlando, FL from
February 20-23, 2011. RILA announced that the attendance broke all previous
records.
“The Ports Authority exhibited for the sixth straight year, highlighting our local,
regional and statewide attributes that are beneficial to the major retailers and retail
manufacturers, for locating their global distribution and assembly manufacturing
facilities to North Carolina,” said Yokeley.
“One of the key focuses of the North Carolina Ports team to compete with other mid-
Atlantic ports, was the “near-Port of Wilmington Distribution Center Model”, featuring
3000+ acres of shovel-ready sites within 15 miles and less of the Port of Wilmington,”
said Yokeley.
Another economic development team member from North Carolina attended for the
first time, the Piedmont Triad Partnership’s Kelly Stuart and Dave Hauser. Several
major NC based retailers/retail mfgs. were in attendance, many of whom are container
cargo clients of the Port of Wilmington like Belk, Inc., Coats & Clark, Inc., Family
Dollar Stores, Hanesbrands, Harris Teeter, Lowe’s Cos., and Polo Ralph Lauren.
New Ports Advertising Campaign
By Shannon Moody, Communications Department
We are proud to launch
the new NC State Ports
Authority advertising
campaign, "Our NC
Ports". Banner
advertisements are
running on websites of
media outlets
throughout the state.
The theme for this
campaign is “Our NC
Ports” – our ports
are everyone’s ports.
What we do here in
Wilmington and
Morehead City affects
North Carolinians from
the coast to the
mountains. The saw you
used to build the
bookcase, your favorite
chair, the tshirt you
wear to the gym, the
tires you drive on each day – these items were brought to you through NC’s ports.
We encourage you to take a look at www.ourncports.com to see the campaign in
action. The campaign has been recently presented to the NCSPA Board of Directors,
the NC Ports Advisory Council, and during the annual "State of Our Ports"
presentation. The campaign has been well received with viewership across the state
and country.
Port Employees Give the Gift of Life
By Susan N. Pridgen, Communications
Department
Blood is needed in hospitals and emergency
facilities every day, and N.C. State Ports
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Lora Dempsey from
the Container
Department is all
smiles because she
just finished
donating.
Pictured are three of 20 donors - from left to
right are Ann Reynolds and Steve Jackson from Port
Operations Department and first time donor,
Erin Methvin, from the Safety & Security
Department. Photos by Susan N. Pridgen
Authority employees are happy to give the
“Gift of Life.”
The Port of Wilmington sponsored a blood drive on January 28, and met the goal of
20 units. From this drive, the American Red Cross reported that they will be able to
provide 60 blood products to local hospitals.
“About 13 years ago, I began donating blood. It took me a
long time to deal with the idea of having a needle poked into
my arm and having the blood drawn. Finally, I realized that
donating is a very healthy, safe and unselfish thing to do,”
said Lora Dempsey in the Container Department. “Blood is
something that money cannot buy and you never know when
someone close to you may need yours,” Dempsey concluded.
“I began giving blood when I was 18,” said Ann Reynolds in
the Operations Department at the Port of Wilmington. “It’s a
good feeling to know that you’re doing something to help
someone, and it only takes a few minutes of your time to
make a difference in another person’s life,” Reynolds said.
“Thank you to all employees who donated their time and
blood to the American Red Cross on January 28, 2011,” said
Shannon Jordan, Blood Center Coordinator for the Wilmington
American Red Cross.
“With your 20 donations, up to
60 lives can be touched!
Hospitals in our area use about
1600 blood products each day
and your donation will truly
make a difference in someone’s
life. Every two seconds
someone in the U.S. receives a
blood transfusion and you
helped make this possible.
Thank you for saving lives,”
Jordan concluded.
Plans are being made for
another port blood drive in
July. Watch the Inside Pages
for details as month gets
closer.
Help Fly our Heroes to Washington, DC
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Date Set for Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Guardians honored at Port luncheon
By Susan N. Pridgen, Communications Department
Four employees were inducted into the Guardian program on Thursday, Jan. 27. The
program recognizes Ports employees who reach 25 years of service. The employees
are recognized as role models and mentors for those who follow them.
CEO Tom Eagar congratulated Braxton Davis, Chief Shiploader Operator, in Bulk
Handling Department at the Port of Morehead City, Ann Reynolds, Administrative
Assistant in Port Operations Department at the Port of Wilmington, Jeff Silance,
Manager of Communications & PC Support in the IT Department and Catherine
Simmons, Manager of Payroll Systems in the Finance Department.
The newest guardians were privileged to have their department managers say a few
words about their working relationship. They were not only supported by their
supervisors, but past guardians as well. According to the Human Resources
Department we have a total of 71 “Guardians” to date.
“It is my understanding that we as “guardians” are charged to care for and protect
the property, people, history and future of the Authority,” said Braxton Davis.
Newest guardians each receive leather jacket with an
embossed Ports logo, “Guardian” and the years of hire. They
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In Memoriam
James J. Scott, Jr.
In Memoriam
George Whitehead
also receive a Port hat with Ports logo and “Guardian”
embroidered on it. From left, attendees included Jeff Silance,
Catherine Simmons, Ann Reynolds and Braxton Davis. Photo by
Susan N. Pridgen
Gone, But Not Forgotten
Mr. James Scott, Jr., Executive Director of the NC State
Ports Authority from 1989 to 1996, passed away on
February 5. Prior to coming to the Ports Authority, Mr.
Scott had been in charge of development of the Port of
Dubai. He was very energetic and forward thinking. His
significant work at the NCSPA included the thinking,
initiative and planning for the Harbor Deepening project
at the Port of Wilmington that opened in 2004. Familiar
words heard routinely from Mr. Scott, “Straightening the
turns, bends, etc. was gravy with the channel depth
being the meat and potatoes”.
He is survived by his wife Betty Young Scott of
Charleston; his son Robert Young Scott and his wife
Ruth of Charleston; his daughter Anne Scott Wallace and
her husband Dr. Scott Wallace of Charlotte N.C.; his
daughter-in-law Susan Ashley Scott Martindale of
Georgetown, S.C.; eight grandchildren; and one great
grandchild.
Mr. Scott will be missed.
The Authority also lost Mr. George Whitehead who
passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011. George
retired from the Ports Authority in July 2008 after
serving for over 38 years. George was an Equipment
Operator III in the container department. Visitation was
held Saturday, Feb. 5 at Dunn Funeral Home in Burgaw,
NC. The funeral service was held on Sunday, Feb. 6 at
St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church in Rocky Point,
NC. The Authority expresses our sincere regrets to all
friends and family of our Port Guardian, George.
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February 2011
Featured Articles:
Two Ports Employees Participate in
Leadership Carteret 2011
CEO Presents to World Trade
Association
Help Fly our Heroes to Washington,
DC
Date Set for Memorial Wreath
Laying Ceremony
QVC Expands Distribution Center in Rocky Mount
By Susan N. Pridgen, Communications Department
A state grant will assist QVC, Inc., a major multimedia retailer, through its subsidiary
QVC Rocky Mount, Inc., to expand its import distribution facility in Edgecombe
County.
“QVC plans to increase the size of its existing distribution center by approximately one
million square feet, to a total of 3.5 million square feet when completed. QVC’s
decision further verifies the Port of Wilmington’s role as a preferred and critical link to
serving the global supply-chains for North Carolina’s global businesses and industries,”
said Director of Community Economic Development Jimmy Yokeley.
“It is a winning situation for all parties such as the State, Ports Authority, Commerce,
The Gateway Partnership and QVC, with 200 new jobs and more import container
volumes of retail merchandise. QVC has been shipping through the Port of Wilmington
for nearly six years and we could not be happier with this announcement. With the
distribution center being approximately 160 miles northwest of the Port of Wilmington,
truckers can make several round trips a day to Rocky Mount as we offer the fastest
service, lower logistics cost and quick turnaround times among East Coast ports.” In
addition, the Port of Wilmington is also the primary gateway port to QVC’s 1.5 million
square foot import DC in Florence, SC.
QVC is one of the largest multimedia retailers in the world and broadcasts live in the
United States 24 hours a day, 364 days a year from its studio and headquarters in
West Chester, Pennsylvania. The company’s programming reaches more than 98
million U.S. households and approximately 195 million cable and satellite homes
worldwide.
Ports Advisory Council Holds Winter Meeting
By Frank Sheffield, Ports Advisory Council Chairman
The North Carolina Ports Advisory Council ("PAC") held its Winter meeting on February
7, 2011, at the offices of the North Carolina Railroad Company in Raleigh.
The PAC heard presentations from Ports Authority CEO Tom Eagar, Community
Economic Development Director Jimmy Yokeley, Communications Director Shannon
Moody, and Government Relations Director Laura Blair. Presenters provided
information on capital improvements projects at the ports, current business conditions,
prospects for attracting additional customers, and growth in at-port distribution center
development activity. The Ports’ new advertising plan also was unveiled, which is
intended to inform the business community of the value of healthy ports.
The meeting was well-attended by PAC members and included several guests,
including NC State Ports Authority Board Vice Chair Alex MacFadyen.
PAC chairman Frank Sheffield emphasized the supportive role of the PAC and said,
"PAC members stand ready to assist the Authority in telling the story of North
Carolina's Ports." Plans are underway for the PAC's Annual Meeting in June in
Wrightsville Beach, NC.
The NC Ports Advisory Council, organized in 1989, is dedicated to the success of North
Carolina’s ports system: the two deepwater ports in Wilmington and Morehead City
and the inland terminals in Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad at Greensboro. The
Council offers support and assistance to the North Carolina State Ports Authority in
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the areas of business planning, finance, government relations, marketing and
operations.
Two Ports Employees Participate in Leadership
Carteret 2011
By Susan N. Pridgen, Communications Department
A tour of the Morehead City Port was given to the members of the Carteret
Leadership Class of 2011. Photo by Kevin Gaskill
For the sixth year in a row, the Port of Morehead City is represented in the Leadership
Carteret program.
Cargo Coordinator Greg Rice (back row-far right) and Facilities Maintenance
Supervisor Tim Wilson (back row-fifth from left) are among nearly 40 class members
that are participating in the program this year. This is the 23rd year the program has
been running.
The program is sponsored by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and runs for
ten weeks. It is a professional development program designed to give current and up-and-
coming community leaders in Carteret County the edge for success. The
Leadership Carteret program is organized by a steering committee, which is made up
of past graduates of the program that focuses on the businesses and people that help
mold the community.
On Wednesday, February 16, the class made a visit to the Port of Morehead City. The
group received a two-part tour. The first part of the tour was with Cargo Handling
Supervisor Charles Thomas. Thomas talked about other commodities that are handled
at the Port including rubber, general merchandise, metal products, military and more.
The second part of the tour was with Bulk Handling Supervisor Paul Rickman.
Rickman talked about the various types of bulk products handled at the Port. He
focused on the leading export, phosphate, which represents approximately 96% of the
export business.
Class members represent banks, real estate, legal, military, education, tourism &
recreational attractions, and various retail professions across the entire county.
Other MHC employees that have graduated from the class over the years are Debra
Winfrey, Amanda Bryant, Charles Thomas, Richard Davis, and Perri Tosto.
"There was a lot of interest and questions regarding the bulk handling and port
operations," Thomas concluded.
CEO Presents to World Trade Association
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CEO Tom Eagar (far right) explains to group how the Ports is the gateway to
world markets and how our Ports enhances the economy statewide. Photo by
Lance Kenworthy
Ports CEO Tom Eagar presented his annual, “State of Our Ports” presentation at the
invitation of the Cape Fear World Trade Association on Tuesday, February 15.
His presentation centered around the 2010 accomplishments of the NC State Ports
Authority including Ports safety statistics, container volumes, update on environmental
initiative Project Energy, and the Journal of Commerce naming the Port of
Wilmington “perhaps the biggest success story” on its list of Top 25 Ports. Glenn
Carlson, NCSPA CCO, presented to the group new business opportunities, and NCSPA
Communications Director, Shannon Moody, discussed the Ports new advertising
campaign. The event closed with a question and answer period with the group of
industry members.
“Mr. Eagar’s presentation is always one of the highlights of the Association’s schedule
each year. It is extremely important for this group of professionals active in exporting,
importing, and supporting global trade activities to understand the many successes
and challenges with our ports,” said Tom Guthrie, NCSPA Account Executive, and
Board Member of the Association.
Many thanks to the Cape Fear World Trade Association for the annual invitation.
Rolled Wire Rod Discharged at Port of Morehead City
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The CEC Mirage docked at the Port of Morehead on Monday, February 21 to
discharge hot rolled wire rod. The shipment came from Piobino, Italy and will
be delivered to Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company. There were 2,133
pieces offloaded from the vessel which equates to 4,133.576 short
tons. Morehead City Shipping Company was the agent and SSA Cooper was the
stevedore for the shipment. Photo by Greg Rice
Port participates in RILA conference
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Here is a screenshot depicting new ad campaign.
Sharing the Ports Authority booth is (left to right) Billy King, Director of Business
Development at Wilmington Industrial Development, Jimmy Yokeley, Ports Director
of Community Economic Development, Jim Bradshaw, Executive Director,
Brunswick County Economic Development Commission and Steve Yost, Director,
North Carolina Southeast Regional Partnership
Jimmy Yokeley, Director of Community Economic Development, lead an economic
development team from southeast North Carolina to the annual Retail Industry
Leadership Association’s Logistics Conference (RILA), held in Orlando, FL from
February 20-23, 2011. RILA announced that the attendance broke all previous
records.
“The Ports Authority exhibited for the sixth straight year, highlighting our local,
regional and statewide attributes that are beneficial to the major retailers and retail
manufacturers, for locating their global distribution and assembly manufacturing
facilities to North Carolina,” said Yokeley.
“One of the key focuses of the North Carolina Ports team to compete with other mid-
Atlantic ports, was the “near-Port of Wilmington Distribution Center Model”, featuring
3000+ acres of shovel-ready sites within 15 miles and less of the Port of Wilmington,”
said Yokeley.
Another economic development team member from North Carolina attended for the
first time, the Piedmont Triad Partnership’s Kelly Stuart and Dave Hauser. Several
major NC based retailers/retail mfgs. were in attendance, many of whom are container
cargo clients of the Port of Wilmington like Belk, Inc., Coats & Clark, Inc., Family
Dollar Stores, Hanesbrands, Harris Teeter, Lowe’s Cos., and Polo Ralph Lauren.
New Ports Advertising Campaign
By Shannon Moody, Communications Department
We are proud to launch
the new NC State Ports
Authority advertising
campaign, "Our NC
Ports". Banner
advertisements are
running on websites of
media outlets
throughout the state.
The theme for this
campaign is “Our NC
Ports” – our ports
are everyone’s ports.
What we do here in
Wilmington and
Morehead City affects
North Carolinians from
the coast to the
mountains. The saw you
used to build the
bookcase, your favorite
chair, the tshirt you
wear to the gym, the
tires you drive on each day – these items were brought to you through NC’s ports.
We encourage you to take a look at www.ourncports.com to see the campaign in
action. The campaign has been recently presented to the NCSPA Board of Directors,
the NC Ports Advisory Council, and during the annual "State of Our Ports"
presentation. The campaign has been well received with viewership across the state
and country.
Port Employees Give the Gift of Life
By Susan N. Pridgen, Communications
Department
Blood is needed in hospitals and emergency
facilities every day, and N.C. State Ports
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Lora Dempsey from
the Container
Department is all
smiles because she
just finished
donating.
Pictured are three of 20 donors - from left to
right are Ann Reynolds and Steve Jackson from Port
Operations Department and first time donor,
Erin Methvin, from the Safety & Security
Department. Photos by Susan N. Pridgen
Authority employees are happy to give the
“Gift of Life.”
The Port of Wilmington sponsored a blood drive on January 28, and met the goal of
20 units. From this drive, the American Red Cross reported that they will be able to
provide 60 blood products to local hospitals.
“About 13 years ago, I began donating blood. It took me a
long time to deal with the idea of having a needle poked into
my arm and having the blood drawn. Finally, I realized that
donating is a very healthy, safe and unselfish thing to do,”
said Lora Dempsey in the Container Department. “Blood is
something that money cannot buy and you never know when
someone close to you may need yours,” Dempsey concluded.
“I began giving blood when I was 18,” said Ann Reynolds in
the Operations Department at the Port of Wilmington. “It’s a
good feeling to know that you’re doing something to help
someone, and it only takes a few minutes of your time to
make a difference in another person’s life,” Reynolds said.
“Thank you to all employees who donated their time and
blood to the American Red Cross on January 28, 2011,” said
Shannon Jordan, Blood Center Coordinator for the Wilmington
American Red Cross.
“With your 20 donations, up to
60 lives can be touched!
Hospitals in our area use about
1600 blood products each day
and your donation will truly
make a difference in someone’s
life. Every two seconds
someone in the U.S. receives a
blood transfusion and you
helped make this possible.
Thank you for saving lives,”
Jordan concluded.
Plans are being made for
another port blood drive in
July. Watch the Inside Pages
for details as month gets
closer.
Help Fly our Heroes to Washington, DC
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Date Set for Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Guardians honored at Port luncheon
By Susan N. Pridgen, Communications Department
Four employees were inducted into the Guardian program on Thursday, Jan. 27. The
program recognizes Ports employees who reach 25 years of service. The employees
are recognized as role models and mentors for those who follow them.
CEO Tom Eagar congratulated Braxton Davis, Chief Shiploader Operator, in Bulk
Handling Department at the Port of Morehead City, Ann Reynolds, Administrative
Assistant in Port Operations Department at the Port of Wilmington, Jeff Silance,
Manager of Communications & PC Support in the IT Department and Catherine
Simmons, Manager of Payroll Systems in the Finance Department.
The newest guardians were privileged to have their department managers say a few
words about their working relationship. They were not only supported by their
supervisors, but past guardians as well. According to the Human Resources
Department we have a total of 71 “Guardians” to date.
“It is my understanding that we as “guardians” are charged to care for and protect
the property, people, history and future of the Authority,” said Braxton Davis.
Newest guardians each receive leather jacket with an
embossed Ports logo, “Guardian” and the years of hire. They
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In Memoriam
James J. Scott, Jr.
In Memoriam
George Whitehead
also receive a Port hat with Ports logo and “Guardian”
embroidered on it. From left, attendees included Jeff Silance,
Catherine Simmons, Ann Reynolds and Braxton Davis. Photo by
Susan N. Pridgen
Gone, But Not Forgotten
Mr. James Scott, Jr., Executive Director of the NC State
Ports Authority from 1989 to 1996, passed away on
February 5. Prior to coming to the Ports Authority, Mr.
Scott had been in charge of development of the Port of
Dubai. He was very energetic and forward thinking. His
significant work at the NCSPA included the thinking,
initiative and planning for the Harbor Deepening project
at the Port of Wilmington that opened in 2004. Familiar
words heard routinely from Mr. Scott, “Straightening the
turns, bends, etc. was gravy with the channel depth
being the meat and potatoes”.
He is survived by his wife Betty Young Scott of
Charleston; his son Robert Young Scott and his wife
Ruth of Charleston; his daughter Anne Scott Wallace and
her husband Dr. Scott Wallace of Charlotte N.C.; his
daughter-in-law Susan Ashley Scott Martindale of
Georgetown, S.C.; eight grandchildren; and one great
grandchild.
Mr. Scott will be missed.
The Authority also lost Mr. George Whitehead who
passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011. George
retired from the Ports Authority in July 2008 after
serving for over 38 years. George was an Equipment
Operator III in the container department. Visitation was
held Saturday, Feb. 5 at Dunn Funeral Home in Burgaw,
NC. The funeral service was held on Sunday, Feb. 6 at
St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church in Rocky Point,
NC. The Authority expresses our sincere regrets to all
friends and family of our Port Guardian, George.
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North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors
Carl J. Stewart, Jr., Chairman
Jesse S. Capel • Brett Carter • J. Keith Crisco • Jeff D. Etheridge, Jr. • Derryl Garner • Robert O. Hill, Jr
Alex G. MacFadyen, Jr. • Gregory B. Plemmons • Simon Rich, III • Laura Wilson